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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,018.73, 499,724.93 and 122,804.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,018.73, 499,724.93 and 122,804.29 is: 184,279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,018.73 : 499,724.93 = 122,804.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,018.73/499,724.93 = 122,804.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,018.73x = 499,724.93 × 122,804.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,018.73x = 61,368,365,223.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,368,365,223.95/333,018.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,279.02

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